Colle di Sampeyre
Italy · Piedmont
2,284m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,284m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 45
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SSampeyre
18 km · max 12%
▲Colle di Sampeyre (2,284m)
Descent
EStroppo
High pass connecting the Varaita and Maira valleys in the Cottian Alps. Spectacular panoramic views. Narrow but fully paved.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,537m gain
↓2,046m loss
1,121m → 2,281m → 1,612m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
45
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 44.5333°N, 7.1000°E
- Start (Sampeyre)
- 44.5833°N, 7.1833°E
- End (Stroppo)
- 44.5167°N, 7.0833°E
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